Ita J. Howe
5565 Landis Mill Road • Bethlehem, PA 18015 • (610) 866-5740 • idhowe@ptd.net
Specializing in Fine Antique Chinese Porcelain
of the Late Ming, Transitional and Kangxi Periods
Kangxi (K'ang Hsi) 1662-1722
Named for the art-loving emperor, Kangxi blue and white was unsurpassed in its purity and perfection. The decoration was carefully painted in a pure sapphire blue of great depth, and several shades of blue were used on one piece. Popular themes included Old Ming favorites, landscapes, and panel decorations. Romantic, historical and mythological figures were often used, including The Four Accomplishments (painting, calligraphy, music and chess), the flowers of the Four Seasons, the Eight Taoist Immortals, and the Eight Horses of Mu Wang.
Plate with Xuande Ming Mark, 1426-1435
8" diameter
#10009
8" diameter
#10009
Kangxi double-walled Ling Lung bowl, 4 1/4" diameter, 2 7/8" high
#9082
#9082
Kangxi Famille Verte Bowl
4 3/4" diameter, 2 1/2" high
#9086
4 3/4" diameter, 2 1/2" high
#9086
Kangxi plate, 8 1/2" diameter
#8024
#8024
Kangxi Garniture of the Vung Tao Cargo
7 1/4" high
#5083
7 1/4" high
#5083
Kangxi temple fruits, 7 1/4" high
#8064
#8064